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HX54 RAU

2005 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

105,544 mi
Last recorded105,544 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX54 RAU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2023 105,544 miles

slight corrosion to inner sills at rear

Pass 9 Aug 2022 104,398 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 104,398 miles

corrosions inner and outer sills not load bearing

Pass 2 Aug 2021 103,086 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 100,445 miles

underside of vehicle would benefit from rust proofing

Pass 22 Jul 2019 98,237 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 95,186 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

minor corrosion to some areas

Pass 10 Aug 2017 92,254 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 86,398 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 83,086 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Jul 2015 83,063 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front rack end excessive play

Oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2014 82,641 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 81,963 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 80,674 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 80,668 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

rear propshaft mounting weak

slight noise from front wheel bearings

surface corrosion o/s/f inner disc face

Pass 17 Feb 2011 75,301 miles

Oil leak

rear service and park brake application slightly uneven

slight play in n/s tie rod

small chips in windscreen

Pass 18 Feb 2010 56,149 miles

bonnet difficult to open

offside front tyre bald on edge 215 75 16 c conti van co

Pass 2 Mar 2009 38,607 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s and o/s seats slightly loose

Fail 2 Mar 2009 38,607 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s and o/s seats slightly loose

Pass 11 Mar 2008 20,274 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Ford Transit?

Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
7,998
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,454,648
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 551,926
Brake pipe excessively corroded 469,823
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 469,369
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 418,048
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 414,266
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HX54 RAU is a 2005 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2005 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 101,296 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Transit fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 551,926 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HX54 RAU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 21 years old, this Ford Transit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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HX54 RAU is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 13 January 2005.

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